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Halloween Raw Chocolate Matcha Cupcakes

Is it Halloween yet? Not since I was a kid have I been so excited about this day. Back then, of course, it was all about dressing up to go door to door for candy. I remember coming home and categorizing the goodies from my bag––I always used an old pillow case because those pumpkin buckets were far too small. Now it’s all about making my own treats like these raw chocolate matcha cupcakes with raw ganache in the center, and the sweet potato donuts with spooky toppings that I shared last week.

I was originally going to make Halloween themed macaroons, but when my oven broke I was forced to come up with another idea. These raw chocolate matcha cupcakes are the perfect solution for a no-oven kitchen. By avoiding flour, refined sugar, and processed fats I also managed to create a healthy Halloween dessert. These cupcakes rely on dates, coconut nectar, and agave for sweetness, and almond and coconut flour for body. The combination of the coconut cream matcha icing and the black cocoa powder is my favorite part, it tastes like a matcha Oreo cookie. Top these no-bake cupcakes with the googly eyes from my vegan donut recipe, and you’re good to go!

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Double this recipe if necessary (though don't double the ganache because you'll probably have left overs anyway). I posted the googly eye recipe on my last Halloween post here. Technically they aren't raw because some of the ingredients have been heated above 118° before making their way to the grocery store. I'm throwing that note in so the raw purists don't get too mad at me.

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Hi, I’m Jenné

I developed my love of sweet potatoes while growing up in beautiful Atlanta, GA. As a picky kid, they were one of the few healthy foods I would eat. Candied yams, sweet potato pie, and a good ol' baked sweet potato; when I think of soul food, these come to mind. Now as a vegan chef sweet potatoes are still my favorite food, and one of the most delightful and soulful ingredients. The recipes in this blog aren't all laced with sweet potatoes, but they are all made with a generous sprinkling of soul.
jenne@thenourishingvegan.com